Are you ready for adventure? Are you and your partner looking for a change of scenery with perhaps the intention of retiring in the near future? Whether you are looking for a senior apartment or <a title=”California assisted living at Great Places!” rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href= >California assisted living</a>, the state of California has just what you are looking for,...

The relationship between the elderly and the caregiver is a unique one. All the decisions made, revolve around the senior citizen and his needs or it is something that is worked out together to solve his problems. The world of the elderly is centered on their own physical and emotional needs.

Centering all the focus on themselves can make the senior citizen overwhelmed by compulsive habits and they begin to think that everything must begin and end with themselves. They are...

By:  Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R. N., Attorney at Law

Caregiving can be a beautiful, though difficult experience.  We love our parents, and want to help as they grow frail and less able to do for themselves.  It is our last chance, at this part of their lives, to show love, to be loved and to help them as they once helped us when we were babies.  But can they drive you a little crazy (or a lot) in the meantime?  You bet!

For those who are caring for an...

Mobility challenges can occur in the life of any individual at any stage. It may be due to aging problems or other major illnesses or accidents. In such situations, climbing stairs at the home or office can be a real problem. Accessibility equipments such as stair chair lifts are a great help for the elderly people and those who have mobility problems.

Outstanding Safety Measures to Ensure Smooth Travel

Stair chair lifts are available in a number of models so as to...

It is difficult for a handicapped person to travel to places everyday. Wheelchairs are good for traveling but sometimes it poses a problem. It is a problem to go up to a vehicle with a wheelchair.

But if you install an auto wheelchair lift at the back of your vehicle then it becomes an easy matter to pick up the wheelchair into the vehicle. Everything is done automatically and you do not need to push the wheelchair up or down.

You can even get down the car in the similar...

Wheelchair platform liftsare ideal accessibility options for older and disabled people. Using these devices, these individuals can reduce the accessibility problems in their homes or offices and gain more freedom, mobility and independence. These lifts are effective solutions which are designed to lift a disabled person or an old person from one floor to another while comfortably sitting in it. These can be operated either using electricity or hydraulic technique.

Wheelchair...

Given the constant increase in the percentage of aging population, it’s only natural we start thinking about nursing homes. The Internet is an excellent guide towards senior living, offering a wide range of information and many health care options. Experienced and dedicated placement specialists offer free consultations, helping direct one to the right senior care option. In order to search for available nursing homes, you will have to enter your name; the senior’s name and...

It’s important to understand that making a lifestyle change is an investment, both financially and emotionally. As with any investment, you want to do your due diligence. Many other fields of investment use formulas to help guide this research. A real estate investor looks at things like rental income, location, and down payment. A new car buyer has to consider gas mileage, financing terms, warranties, and so on.

And so it is when looking at senior housing options. The...

Most of us are well aware that we have an aging population throughout most of the world and that within the next 15 years our senior population in Canada will more than double.  What many of us may not know is how to address this issue.

One thing is for certain, seniors and their families will be searching online for many of the services they need and desire.  What better way to find these services than to use a dedicated online directory of Toronto senior services...

Individuals in need of home care or nursing-home care should understand that despite recent changes in the Medicaid eligibility rules, they do not have to spend down their savings or income in all instances to qualify for Medicaid services. The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 burdens the Medicaid laws with new complexities. However, a number of valuable planning options have been left in place and they are outlined here.

Home Care & Assisted Living
Although those...